Carl Jung

Founder of Analytical Psychology

Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), son of a Protestant clergyman, was a Swiss psychiatrist. At a very early age, Jung began a quest to understand human behavior, beginning with his parents and teachers. Sigmund Freud was a great influence in his life. Initially their interests were similar but Jung took a different route and founded analytical psychology, which studies the motivations underlying human behavior. Jung’s psychological types and other theories later inspired others (including Isabel Briggs Myers & Katharine Cook Briggs) who have continued along the path he created.

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to a better understanding of ourselves.” – Carl Jung

The Personality Max Test is based on the work of Carl Jung. More than 40 books by Carl Jung have been published. You can find more information about Carl Jung and his theories on these sites.